Compare/Kubota L5040 vs Kubota MX4900

Kubota L5040 vs Kubota MX4900

Verdict: Kubota L5040 vs Kubota MX4900

The Kubota L5040 and the Kubota MX4900 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 52 hp. Kubota L5040 is the lighter machine (1,725 kg vs 3,716 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota L5040 holds more fuel (54.1 L vs 51.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota MX4900 is the newer design (2025 vs 2007). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

52 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 14.9-26 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 10% slower than forward.Reference

Original price

$28,871 (2011)Reference

$40,727 (2025 hydro Cab )Reference

Differential lock

standardReference

mechanical rearReference

Steering

hydrostatic power steeringReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

38.8 kWReference

38.6 kWReference

Engine (net)

37.3 kWReference

36.2 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 102 mmReference

87 x 102 mmReference

Power (net)

37.3 kWReference

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Power (gross)

38.8 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

45.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

8.2 LReference

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Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

3.4x4.0 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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ROPS Fuel tank

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51.1 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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45.0 LReference

Hydro Power (net)

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36.2 kWReference

Hydro Power (gross)

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38.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Glide Shift (GST)Reference

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Gears

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Transmission Type

Semi-PowershiftReference

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forward and reverse options

Glide Shift - 12F and 8RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Gear ROPS

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1685 kgReference

Gear Cab

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1928 kgReference

Gear Power (net)

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35.6 kWReference

Gear Power (gross)

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37.5 kWReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

32.8 kWReference

30.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

45.0 LReference

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Type

open centerReference

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

45.0 LReference

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Valves

2 to 3Reference

3Reference

Pump flow

35.6 lpmReference

36.0 lpmReference

Total flow

53.4 lpmReference

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Steering flow

17.8 lpmReference

18.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1669 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1251 kgReference

1047 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2550Reference

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Mid PTO

semi-independent (optional)Reference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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Control

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position control with optional draft controlReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Capacities

Fuel

54.1 LReference

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Front axle

9.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

54.1 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

9.9 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

191 cmReference

189 cmReference

Weight

1725 kgReference

3716 to 4268 poundsReference

Front tire

9.5-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-26Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 14.9-26Reference

Optional tires (ag)

Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 14.9-26Reference

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Lawn/turf front

305R343Reference

LSW305R343Reference

Lawn/turf rear

610R470Reference

LSW610R470Reference

Industrial front

10-16.5Reference

12-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

17.5L-24Reference

Length

321 cmReference

319 cmReference

Width

170 cmReference

177 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

248 cmReference

243 cmReference

Ground clearance

39 cmReference

38 cmReference

Front tread

134 cmReference

132 cmReference

Rear tread

132 to 143 cmReference

137 to 149 cmReference

Height (cab)

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235 cmReference

Hydro ROPS

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1693 kgReference

Hydro Cab

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1935 kgReference

Kubota L5040 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

45Reference

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Battery CCA

582Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

582 CCAReference

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Charging system

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alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

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45Reference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

Attachment overview

Kubota BH92 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Kubota BH92 BackhoeReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

278 cmReference

Reach from pivot

382 cmReference

Loading height

214 cmReference

Bucket force

2062 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1223 kgReference

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Transport height

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254 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

General

Make & Model

KubotaReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post foldable ROPSReference

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Power

Max Power

52 hpReference

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Rated Power

50 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

44 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,000 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,550 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

mechanical wet discReference

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Steering type

hydrostatic power steeringReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

14.1 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Remote Valves

2 to 3 ValvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

4.7 gpm (9.4 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,669.2 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

248.9 cmReference

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Overall Length

321.1 cmReference

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Overall Width

170.9 cmReference

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Overall weight

9,659.6 cmReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

14.9-26Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

52.2 to 56.3 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

9.5-16Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

134.1 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Kubota MX4900 attachments

Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.